Better Business Bureau Report for
FamiliesFORWARD

Better Business Bureau Report issued January 2012
Better Business Bureau Report expires January 2014


This BBB Accredited charity meets all 20 Standards for Charity Accountability and is a Seal Holder. Find out more...


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Charity Contact Information

Name: FamiliesFORWARD
Address: 2400 Reading Road, Suite 422
  Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 721-7044
Web Address: www.familiesforward.net
Also known as:The Children's Protective Service
The Ohio Humane Society
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1971, Ohio
Affiliates: None

Stated Purpose: To help children develop the attitudes and behaviors necessary to become productive, independent, and responsible citizens through a school-based, family-centered program.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

FamiliesFORWARD meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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BBB Accreditation

               

A BBB Accredited Charity since 02/16/2011.

BBB has determined that in addition to meeting BBB's 20 Standards for Charity Accountability, FamiliesFORWARD adheres to the BBB Code of Business Practices, which includes a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any complaints.  Charities that display the BBB Accredited Charity Seal pay a fee for review / monitoring and for support of BBB's services to the public. 

BBB accreditation does not mean that the charity's programs or services have been evaluated or endorsed by BBB or that BBB has made a determination as to the charity's competency in performing services.

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Programs

               

FamiliesFORWARD provides children the support they need to ensure learning through physical and mental health, nutrition, school attendance, academics, and improving home life. Academic classes, clubs, and activities are tailored to the individual interests of the children. These may include music, art, social skills, leadership training, field trips, and community volunteer opportunities. FamiliesFORWARD programs currently serve Bond Hill Academy, Carson School, Evanson Academy, Hays-Porter Elementary, and Withrow High School. The charity's programs were developed to focus on schools with high concentrations of poverty by providing a variety of services. Services include structured home visits, after school programs, summer programs, parent training programs, individual and family counseling, health and wellness activities/education, and community service opportunities.

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, FamiliesFORWARD's program expenses were:

  
Family Services 1,247,119
Total Program Expenses: $1,247,119
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Ms. Deborah M. Allsop, Executive Director/CEO
Compensation*:
 $118,339

Chair of the Board: Mrs. Marjorie Off
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Volunteer

Board Size: 17

Paid Staff Size: 57

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, grant proposals, Internet
Fundraising costs were 3% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $685,181, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This charity is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on FamiliesFORWARD's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.

Source of Funds  
Contributions Receivable - United Way 561,950
Program Service Fees 551,915
Realized/Unrealized Gain on Investments 141,124
Contributions and Grants 123,231
Investment Income 82,781
Change in Value of Perpetual Trust 10,651
Total Income $1,471,652


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 84%  Fund Raising: 2%  Administrative: 14% 

Total income   $1,471,652
  Program expenses $1,247,119
  Fund raising expenses 23,453
  Administrative expenses 198,795
 
Total expenses   $1,469,367
Income in Excess of Expenses   2,285
Beginning net assets   2,892,865
Ending net assets   2,895,150
Total liabilities   88,824
Total assets   $2,983,974


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